Sandagi says an oncologist referred her to Aga Khan where she was admitted to the centre and started her treatment. “What I love about multidisciplinary clinic is a patient is not attended to by one doctor, or one medical professional, she says.
“I found several experts when I came. That is when I learnt my cancer was in Stage Four. They told me the rate of survival for breast cancer is high. The doctors said the drugs they would give me were effective and that I would survive.”
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Sandagi is currently taking the drugs which will also ensure her oestrogen levels are reduced as breast cancer feeds on it. After six months, the doctors will decide whether she will need chemotherapy or radiotherapy.